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- When WP7 came out and people found it lacking compared to iOS, people said just wait WP7.5 will be better. - WP7.5 came out and it's still lacking, people said just wait WP8 will be better. - WP8 came out and still lacking, people said just wait WP8.1 will close all the gaps. - WP8.1 came out and still nowhere closing the gaps, people said just wait W10M will be better. - W10M is now out and buggy as hell, people still say it's in beta and just wait for Redstone, it will be better. Meanwhile, iOS and Android has already moved on to secured payments, TV, wearables, VR, automobile, etc... Folks, it's the same story over and over again. Microsoft had had a good 5 years since WP7 and still yet to see when our wait will be worthwhile lol. Is it gonna be 5 more years, or will it be forever?
+Duckstalker1340 Not supporting microsoft here as I wanted to buy this phone but the bugs pushed me away BUT Microsoft is in VR (Hololens) and Wearables (Microsoft Band 1 & 2). The thing about the app gap is that Microsoft were talking out of their rears when they thought developers would come during the WP 7 - WP 8.1 phase. There was nothing that would have attracted people to come and build apps. HOWEVER, now Microsoft has finally made Windows 10 universal which means convincing developers, who would make apps for PC to make apps for mobile, is very easy. So, while Microsoft failed with these new phones and the buggy software, I do believe the app gap would be significantly reduced in the coming year.
+111maxinel11 You just try to make up with invalid points. They don't matter at all!! The hololens is different technology. Not the direction the VR movement is going now. So they will never get app support from developers for the freaking hololens. Video2000 also didn't make it for the same reason. And it was better.
+Duckstalker1340 completely agree with you! I'm a proud owner of windows phone but I just can't forgive MS for this bullshit that we have had to go through. Yet most MS fanboys will always jump on the hype train and say that that after a few updates everything will be better when in fact it is the opposite!!! If MS don't turn things around soon then I will be jumping ship to android/iOS i 2016
+Duckstalker1340 WP has improved so much throughout the years and updates. The user experience is so much better now, and more apps are here already. Why is the app gap still huge? Because the other platforms were evolving at the same time. They didn't and would never stop and wait for WP. What makes WP grew slower is that people never considered giving a chance for WP. App developers still don't want to put any effort in WP even when MS introduced an easy method to transform iOS/Android coding into something working on WP. Hell, I could even bet plenty of those WP haters only had little to no experience with, say, WP 8 or even lower. They never knew the improvement of WP. Who to blame? Of course MS, amirite?
+Marcus Xe Actually, a LOT of apps are coming lately. I would say that universal apps strategy works. But still we miss some some big names like Snapchat, or Google apps...
aleksa ssta look ssta , ppl DON'T CARE whether its coming or not , IF the apps are not there , they are not there!! , windows phone will never take off.. try waking us up when the app catches up with android
+Steven Gibbs Because the real world do use those popular apps. Whether you like those apps or not are irrelevant. Microsoft has a huge hurdle if it wants to compete with the app library of iOS or Android. Those "Shitty little" apps are the point people even bother to get smartphones aside from productivity they can get from other apps + whatever use you personally use it for. If the software blows then the phone will tank in the market. That's the real world.
As a Windows Phone user, i am glad to say that my Lumia 950 has mostly cleared up. Not too many, bugs or shortcomings, definitely better than my iPhone 5s.
Windows phone users have different focuses, I loved my Lumia 1520 to death and I went back to it eventually even after experiencing Android (S6, LG G4, Zenfone 2 top line) and Iphone (4,5S,6 Plus). The screen is massive, perfect pixel ratio, beast 20MP camera, wireless charger, it is extremely fluid, it could last 2-3 days of regular use, and it had all the apps I needed (Steam, MSOffice, Adobe etc). If ever MS axes Lumia I would probably go back to Apple (can't stand shitty Android OS), but the 1520 would probably top as the best phone I ever used.
$650 for a phone with so many issues? Why would even a Microsoft fan stay loyal to a lackluster phone when there are better options available, some at a lower price tag? Great review, as always.
I used to like Nokia. in fact it was my favorite phone brand. But when this fuckers have cooperate with Microsoft.... However, if the price wasn't so high...
+CSmithyPx they don't properly respond to bug reports. it makes it a horrible experience on windows 10. they are changing structure again here hopfully they fix some of the issues ive been outlining for them.
+Samuel Chattergoon I do not know if you heard, but the lumia 950 was made for the fans, and only those who are REALLY going to get fan .. I am one of them, but Windows 10 is far from stable equal to i 8.1: /
+Apurv Patani he was overreacting not saying his points are invalid but such issues also happen with every other new gadget yet no one will ever hate on the iphone or samsung or Nexus 6P
Apurv Patani BUT you forgot ALL flagships released recently have equally pathetic amount of bugs IM NOT JUSTIFYING MICROSOFT,Im merely pointing out that they ALL have bugs NOT JUST THE LUMIA LINEUP
They never re-review anything, not even if it has gotten an update. They may do an overview of new features when an update drops, but they stay away from Windows Phone, since next to no one uses the OS.
as so many MS haters he's not going to say anything positive about the operating systems... I've been using a 950 since a few weeks after it got released and never had trouble with it apart from the bluetooth being a bit unstable. Compare that to the several Android phones I've had before that never worked quite right. Just ordered me a 950XL to replace my 950 btw, after the 950 broke through no fault of the phone.
+Manuel Fontanilla The phone isn't bad, the hardware is still great like he mentioned, the OS is the gigantic mess right now, and Microsoft is taking their sweet time to not give a fuck about it.
do you have this phone ? if you have it please help me i am planning to buy this one but i watched all reviews and it said win10 is buggy like a hell need help
As a Windows phone fan, I was so looking forward to Windows 10 mobile and thought it would be a great improvement over Windows 8.1, which is not very advanced and smooth like iOS and android. But, I am very disappointed with their lackluster attitude. Keep in mind that Apple and Google have pushed two major software updates since Windows 8.1, yet MS has failed to deliver one update in the same period. I am very disappointed that Microsoft keeps failing us.
Xs1Nz Won't happen for a while as Intel don't have chips capable enough yet. If there are lots more Universal Apps added to the store then Continuum itself running these apps on a big screen should be enough.
Wow I must have been very lucky with my 950 XL, because I really (no really) haven't seen any of the bugs you mention. Not one. And all my app downloads (new or auto-updates) run in the background. I do agree that W10 mobile isn't ready, but it manifests itself in sluggish performance, sometimes, not all the time. Easily fixed by a restart of the device, which I choose to do perhaps once every two days. The back cover is a flimsy piece of plastic that doesn't belong on a device in this price range. It makes the white look cheap, where the Nokia devices looked premium. But I'm just so happy that I finally have the option to take it off and remove the battery for the spare one I'm carrying! And to swap MicroSD storage all the way up to 2TB! Seriously manufacturers, what the fuck is going on with the sealed-up-no-storage-poor-battery stuff of the last three years? So yeah, I'm not happy, but I'm satisfied. At least not as unlucky as you seem to have been by far. My problems will be fixed with a couple of OS updates and possibly a genuine leather Mozo back cover.
By the way I really think Windows 10 Mobile is a step down from Windows Phone 8, designwise. There's a lot more design and interaction inconsistensies compared with its bold and purely square roots. Less esthetic and not as touch-friendly as it could be in a lot of places - like in the unintuitive alarm time selectors or the round avatars in the people app.
+Robin Verdegaal Think I agree with pretty much everything you said there. My 950 XL runs great but occasionally there are hiccups. Nothing major though. Apps updating in the background for the most part. Lots of if potential and I also preferred the overall design of 8.1.
+Euclid Shane yes I like the Mozo genuine leather back cover I mentioned, pre-ordered one. Gonna surprise my future self with a package at the door somewhere in the coming x months :)
+Robin Verdegaal Chances are astronomically huge that his review was on a pre-production phone running pre-production software, damn near every review on a device tied to Microsoft is, and that's just how it is in general.
"I'm not happy, but I'm satisfied." Such a concessionary phrase. There are many instances in life where that's all you can say. This is a phone. It's a decision you can control. Buy a Nexus if you don't have the money for a Galaxy S whatever or an iPhone. At least you'll be getting a damn good phone with a good ecosystem behind it.
+Albaabur Rahman This is actually a really good analogy. But we'd say it's more "Attack of the Clones"-level, with the possibility of becoming "Revenge of the Sith" with time. ^M
I have a 950XL and love it. After waiting 2 years for a new flagship phone, all the hardware advantages mentioned justify the phone alone. I have the phone in a case, so the appearance doesn't factor in for me. I love Live Tiles and the ability to customize my view with dynamic tiles. My wife uses an iPhone 6s and watching here scroll through pages and pages of static tiles gives me a headache. MS should have had this WP10 os perfected with the release of this phone and they don't. That said, everyone knows you never upgrade your Windows OS until the 2nd service pack is released. I ordered my new PC with Win 7 Pro and won't upgrade to Win 10 until at least the next Threshold update. Browser extensions are a must for me. I'm pretty confident on the mobile front, the next 1 or 2 updates will solve the vast majority of these issues. In the meantime, I've got an outstanding camera and display. After stalling with lower level Lumia's for 2 years, the 950XL is welcome relief which is bound to get better. As to the price, I added a 64GB microSD which makes a comparable iPhone at least $100 more expensive. If that's too little, I can switch it out for a 128GB card instead of having to buy a new and very expensive iPhone. I get the Continuum dock for free as part of the release promotion which is amazing. With the Surface line doing so surprisingly well, 2016 will no doubt see a Surface Phone. All the os issues with WP 10 will be solved by then. That said, if MS doesn't move forward smartly, quickly, and with apps that work, 2 years from now there probably won't be Windows Phone. I will miss the Live Tiles a lot.....
Microsoft certainly have gotten the UI right, minus the bugs and with more apps in the windows store I think the windows phone has a bright future. I am looking forward to the Surface phone.
Microsoft should just reward developers who develop apps, since not that many people are getting those apps. With more apps, more people would join WP and start using those apps. But that would never happen
+BlayzedBlue Maybe Lumia's, but I think they will make another productive phone brand unlike the consumer phone known as the Lumia, and support it until at least 2018
I have a Lumia 1520 with the last build... None of those issues are present on the system... Plus, Apps on Android crashes more often (even google own apps like Chrome and Hangouts which by the way has terrible problems like the Stagefright) and is almost impossible to update the system (even Nexus sometimes), The new Lumias has 2 Updates already and more coming for all users... I can see your point Michael, but as Kermit says (this time) "wooow, you're 100% wrong" at least about judging W10M now.
***** My case is exactly the opposite, I never going back to 8.1, W10 is faster, UWP apps opens almost instantanely, I have other devices with W10 like Xbox ONE, Tablets and miniPC besides my desktop, I don't have any issue, and by the way, my 1520 is almost 3 years old... and it can be faster than the Galaxy Note 5 of my friend... pretty good for and really old phone.
Patrick Riley I have 2 months with builds and none issue, universal apps are really a big thing, the splash screen is so fast that most of the time I didn't see it at all.
SergiioMan Very nice to hear. What about the problems with Outlook people are saying? Emails are very important for my job so getting them on my phone as fast as possible is a must.
+Nick lol what? He posted his experience and that is your reaction? I have the 950 XL and do not remember seeing any major bugs thus far. Edge has crashed on me once and twice the home screen took about 5 secs to pop up but other than that it has all been relatively plain sailing. Prior to that I was using an Xperia z3 compact, I had the photos app crash on me every single day, browser crashes were fairly common and general apps / games would crash from time to time as well. Overall my android experience was frustrating, win10 mobile is better than a similar (hardware wise) android phone.
+Ivan Muchiutti The experience on the XL running .29 is significantly worse than was the case on the 950 ... and the added cost of the XL, plus the problems that have continued despite updates to the software, made the problems much less forgivable here. ^M
+Sam Techh Software is a pretty major part of a smartphone, what good does good camera hardware make for example when the software doesn't let you use it properly? Can these issues be fixed with updates? Probably, yes. But we have no idea when that will happen and one cannot review a product based on potential and how it might work in the future. You can only review a product in its current state.
+Sam Techh As a person who has slightly crappy software on my G2 (LG's Android Skin is terrible) Software is a HUGE component to phones, if not the number one, It's how you interact and use the phone, and if it doesnt work, the phone as a whole doesn't. Android and iOS are far better PHONE OS's
Just got myself a 950XL and its the mutts nuts, Very impressed. as has always been the case with Windows phones, it is hands down the best out of the box phone experience there is on the market, yes it has limited app short comings, and yes some of those are pretty significant, but without a shadow of a doubt, I wouldn't drop WM10 as a phone for iOS or Droid for anything. No clutter, no crap, no distraction or slow down just a get down to business straight out of the box device that does exactly what it says on the tin.
Much better, but it should have been like that from the start. The "anniversary update" is a year late, and 3 years too late to win back anyone that bought a windows phone 8 device.
I have a Lumia 950. I've spent a lot of time considering switching to something else until W10M is ready, but there are simply no other phones on the market with the same (or better) specs. For that size (under 5.5 inch screen size), there are no other phones with 1440p OLED displays, expandable storage, and removable battery. 4 simple requirements and there is nothing.
It's astonishing to see the difference between just how good Microsoft has done in the past two years - and 2015 in particular - on the desktop (tablets, 2-in-1s, etc.) side with Windows 10 and the Surface lineup and how poorly Windows 10 Mobile and the Lumias have performed. Hopefully the UWP, the Redstone update and an industry-shaking (?) Surface Phone will be able to make the company's efforts justice in a year or so. I certainly hope that!
+Edoardo Maggio We share the hope, which is part of the reason Michael and Adam continue to carry Windows smartphones despite the issues outlined here. ^M
+Pocketnow it would be great if they fixed bugs properly but from what I gather they are just now going to change the development structure to what I suggested a year ago. patching to all builds instead of patching back to the next build only. should let them fix these issues much faster. they also need to change the feedback system so it properly highlights issues.
+Edoardo Maggio I do not know if you heard, but the lumia 950 was made for the fans, and only those who are REALLY going to get fan .. I am one of them, but Windows 10 is far from stable equal to i 8.1: /
+Pocketnow Hi, Michael. I'm from Brazil and I follow all your videos and congratulations for the work, excellent reviews you do! I hope you do not forget to bring devices with Windows and please, please review the Lumia 550. Hug
+MsTechNotFancy I recently bough a Lumia 640 for about €100 and to be fair it's cool for the money I paid for it and Windows phone is way way smoother than Androids for the same price... But on the other hand I feel kinda stuck in this sofware and I don't feel the liberty I had on Android.. RU-vid on my Lumia totally sucks and is so fuckin' annoying!
Sometimes the truth hurts. Yes, Windows 10 Mobile with Edge browser is an unfinished masterpiece. But a more positive "Not Yet" would have been more appropriate than "Nope" IMO. I have a Lumia 640 running W10M Insider preview alongside my Android daily driver. The great potential of Windows 10 has me planning to make the switch sometime in the next few months. At that point, I'll probably upgrade to one of the 950s because I think they're awesome phones. I'm much more excited about the upcoming Redstone release than the imaginary "Surface phone" some fans are screaming for.
Honestly , i think using a WP is prefrence based.I've been an android user for pretty much my whole life,and a month ago i've bought Lumia 640 XL and I've installed windows 10 insider preview on it.I actually love it so much that it may sound unrealistic to some people! I love how it looks , how it performs and it's a perfect fit for me.I just had a need to put this out for someone considering buying WP. :)
Such a shame. I really want to see WinPhone thrive eventually. More competition could only do us good. Besides, MS has always had some interesting ideas with these Lumia devices; the cameras are simply gorgeous, the UI looks pretty good, and there's potential for more integration with their desktop counterparts if MS ever steps their game up. If only...
@@SimbianGaming I'd still stand by this. It was a huge shame to see another competitor go, especially when they did have interesting ideas and a much more efficient OS than what we had then. Now we're just stuck with the duopoly.
I gotta say that most of these bugs have been fixed now, and Microsoft is rolling out proper updates all the time. I have a Lumia 950 and I think it's great.
You have hit the nail on head. Wow !! What a review !! Awesome.. I am not a Windows fan. But had a slightest thought of buying it as I had a decent deal over Xperia Z5 and Samsung S6. But after watching this video, I have decided to drop Windows phone .. Thanks for a clear review ..
I had WP's ever since my first Lumia 900 which was great. A couple of weeks a go, got me my first iPhone because I thought the 950 was lacking. Happy to hear I made the right choice, even though I do miss the platform.
This is what happens when you fire all the beta testers and fully depend on public to beta test your software. Yeah, insider is cool but it can't replace the people who get paid (used to get paid) to test their OS. btw, great review as always.
why would Microsoft publicly ever announce who they fired? That kind of stuff is generally P&C. Anyway, Microsoft insiders have confirmed that Microsoft did indeed let go of a whole lot of software testers in addition to Nokia employees. It's an open secret.
I'm a huge fan of the Windows 10 mobile devices and Windows in general. I appreciated your honest review. It IS BUGGY, no argument there. I still buy it, love it, and support it. WE SHOULD ALL LOVE AND SUPPORT IT!! ....... WHY?? Competition, choice and ecosystem diversity. The negative tone is not entirely deserved. Do you really want ONLY Android and iOS for "choice" ? Blackberry died, we NEED Windows.
This review really disappointed me. Not in the sense of how the Lumia turned out. It disappointed me because of the lack of information on a lot of aspects. The signal, earpiece, cooling system, etc. Because even if the software its incomplete I want to know the other aspects of the phone for a future buy when those issues are fixed. You'll tell me to see other reviews but the thing is that I love how Michael explains. I didn't wanted to wait for the after the buzz of this divice...
MS launched Windows 10 desktop in a beta state but has since then fixed most of the issues. It's now mostly stable and zippy. Same can't be said about W10 Mobile. They're not committing to a launch date, several bugs transition from one build to another and the QA process seems to be non existent, with MS relying instead solely on the insider program. At least that's what it looks like. It's clear they're not putting many resources into mobile and the development is suffering. MS seem to be the first ones wanting the mobile platform to die.
I'm a windows phone developer - the app submission process is just as broken as the end user process. I'm really sorry to say that. I do see HUGE HUGE HUGE potential for windows phone - it's just not there yet - but could be in a few months. Windows 8.1 was MUCH more solid than 10 is right now.
+varun indana They just can't accept that the OS in it's current form, is a mess. They keep trying to throwing everyone under the bus and make excuses. Android has been and sometimes still is criticized(especially skins like touchwiz lol).
Dante Bradley I'm not saying windows 10 is a bad OS, even though I'm a Android guy I have to admit windows 10 cosmetically looks really good if Microsoft could get their shit together it could be really successful
I have been using 950xl for a month now, no crash till date, battery life is very good, camera is outstanding and fast even in low light conditions. and screen looks very beautiful especially is you watch full hd, quad hd videos or see high resolution pictures. readability in sun is also good, offline maps work perfectly with speed limit warnings. It's so light.
I've owned the Lumia 950 XL since a couple of days after the UK launch. Hardware wise I have had no problems at all. Yes the back does creak sometimes, however, this isn't an exclusive problem to the 950 XL, can be fixed by a bit of foam, or will be fixed once I get my Mozo back. Software wise I haven't experienced a single problem that Michael has. But that's not to say it's been plain sailing. After four days I suffered from the update troubles where it got stuck at 0% and basically made the phone unusable. Due to me working I left the phone for three days and when I came back to it after a bit of fiddling around it became completely functional again. I have had no software problems since and would feel more than happy to recommend the phone. At the time I certainly had exactly the same sentiment as Michael has. We're talking about Microsoft here and frankly it is ridiculous that for basically the worlds biggest software company there are so many problems with the software. Ironically it's the hardware that's good. And it's exactly the same story with my desktop. Even OEM's like Asus are now making brilliant hardware like my Zen AIO S but it's Windows 10 that lets it down.
this Phone sucks major ass!!! i have been a big fan of the Ms vision, but sometimes i feel that Ms. stopped even trying to fix the bugs. the $650 tag was the only reason why i didnt switch to android, instead i tried by best to break it, i even "accidentally" dropped it in a go cart ring and had half of the cars run over it... it proved to be durable throughout this test x-( i finally then decided to switch to android where life started to have meaning again... for anyone thinking of buying this phone or any windows operated phones i say Save your money until Ms brings its shit together and start taking your hard earned money seriously!
This was a VERY honest video. Thanks for this! I was a Lumia Icon user and one of Microsoft's biggest fanboys for quite a long time. I, reluctantly, have to admit that you are absolutely correct in your description of Windows 10 Mobile. It is HORRIBLE! I finally got sick of it, went out and bought the Nexus 6P and, as you've stated, am still able to use my Microsoft apps (which actually work better on Android than they did on my Icon). Microsoft needs to pump a LOT of attention into this mobile OS if they plan, in any way to make a go in the mobile arena, but if what currently exists is any indication, I really can't see that happening.
Nothing is wrong ,just stop downloading all that shit app's and use as normal nowaday's phone... I'm using a Lumia 640 ,battery keeps almost 3 days ,stock app's runs well, and i'm very glad with it.. ;p
I have the 950XL DS. I've been using it for about 2 weeks now. Yes, it still has many bugs, but I haven't run into so many problems as you are showing. The hardware promisses being ready for many new features (just like it was the case with L 1520 where an update made it able to record in 4K). You are right that right now W10 is rather for the OS fans. But many of those fans were made by Android devices (including myself). I prefer to see my device get better over the time to seing it deteriorate like the Android devices do.
One of the most high end phones on the market, and better then any iphone to date. But even though android and ios have bugs and crap features. Just got to rip on windows. Your sad
People who say Michael Fisher hates Windows, he's owned a 920 and a 1020 before. He still uses that 1020 too (read his articles on the Pocketnow website), and back in the video of the 950, he was even considering getting one for himself. He's still Pocketnow's Windows guy, and though I'm a huge Microsoft die hard myself, these bugs are really a nuisance. Michael, you're wrong, it is beta, it's Microsoft's fault for putting such young under-developed software and claiming it's "retail ready"
Watched your review I had to admit you are a pro at this and I had to ask I am buying a budget phone, I am considering to buy Huwawei P8 Lite. What do you think, Is it worth the buck? If not please suggest me any other phone that you think is worth the price and is almost around same price point as P8 Lite.
I just pick up the 950 XL for $399 CAD. Quite the deal. After an agonizing few days of set-up, most of the apps "settle in", and the phone starts to work as it should. There is no doubt that my iPhone and OnePlus 3T can kick it's ass in stability though; but for the unadulterated hacker, this truly is a phone for tinkerers. My advice is to get this if you are a Windows Phone fan; and, my additional advice is to pay the $99 annual Groove subscription, and download as much music you could possibly need - another great deal. Cheers!
Hey Michael, i enjoyed this review. I expected it to be a little biased judging by the title, but your reasons for the dislike of the phone seem to be very valid (and backed up by video proof). I am a Microsoft Windows phone fan but have switched back to android since my 1020 started acting up. Maybe one day i will return to the WP ecosystem, but until they come out with a usable OS, I will stay Android
I'm a big MS Fan but I can't argue with anything in this video. I've been using Win 10 on my Lumia Icon and I love it! I just hoped those bugs were a problem with my older hardware... It seems it isn't. Thanks for the video!
Everything you said is right and I only want to add that camera also has an irritating bug\feature like "adding finishing touches" to every photo you've made. Basically you just wait a few seconds before you can see or delete your photo. Also when you want to play some music and tap "shuffle" button you have to wait about 10 seconds before it starts to play. Music player doesn't use my album art but download its own art. Updates come too often but they just reboot your phone and don't change anything (oh, you can miss you job because alarm clock isn't working during update obviously). Quite often instead of getting to my desktop I see "Resuming..." and I have to wait random amount of seconds before I actually get to my desktop (once I've waited about 3 minutes before I realize that only reboot will help). Nevertheless I forgive MS for their buggy device, I see it has a great potential and if they don't stop improve stability, universal apps and continuum they will cut a big slice of market share... after 10 years... well, considering their current pace it's definitely won't happens any time soon.
+Max Jacobi just to clarify, W10M has a lot of bugs but on the other hand it has a lot of things that iOS just cannot do at all. Maybe iOS is not so buggy because it has so much less functions and there are just nothing to be buggy, you cannot mess with simple mechanism. Apple just keeps it simple and primitive.
PLEASE SOMEONE HELP....How much longer will 950 and 950xl work and what carrier will they work on. My 1520 no longer works as of 3 months ago. Got a Sony Xperia XA Ultra because of the size and the camera was supposed to be great. Just hate it. Would like to buy 950xl even if only for another year of use
I beg to differ. My daily driver is a 950. I've been using it since Dec. 2015. Although there is this occasional hiccup's with the Edge browser (pages loads but the screen is blank, app restart required), I have not experienced ANY of the problems pointed out in this review.Below are some key factors why I love this phone: - I have some 20% battery left in a normal days use and still able to use the phone before bedtime. I would be anxious if I have other chores before heading home with the other phones. - Call quality is great, loud and clear on both ends of the line. - I get good signal in places where my other phone can't get reception. - Love the keyboard with the "joystick". In addition, how fast I can dial numbers and browse contacts. YES, this is an issue with ALL the androids I have tried. - The quickest phone camera I've ever had. Not to mention the best phone camera I've ever used! - Windows Phone 10 has one slick and usable interface, dare I say the best smartphone UI ever. - I am most productive with this phone. It provides me (most) of the tools I need to get things done.There are problems and issues: My 950 is hardly used for gaming. The number of available games is no issue for me. On the other hand, my biggest gripe with the phone/platform is indeed with apps. Many of the apps I use are better on the other platforms. Or worst, they are not available (some local apps, Norway, are not available).Continuum is a great concept but needs improvement. I wish all my apps ran on it. Also, continuum can be laggy if you stream HD video. More CPU power may even convince me that I'm not working on a mobile phone.So, why did I switched from Galaxy Note 3 to Lumia 950? I must admit though with so many people hating Microsoft so much, is probably the main reason I switched. I simply had to see what "epic fail" this phone/platform was. But I'm amazed how good it turned out to be.
I was seriously considering a transition to 950xl from android even after this very informative video. I was going to get it around this April waiting a couple of months for the price to drop a little bit more. Thank god i changed my mind and got s7 edge. I still want to see windows phone succeed and deliver a product that actually works. I love the tiles idea and generally I find it a breath of fresh air . The new lumias might failed but there is still hope , there is a new guy in town . I can't wait to see more about HP elite X3 . I had a blast watching your MWC content .
That's a 10240 build of W10M on that 950XL. No wonder it's laggy, considering the time this video was posted it should have a 10586 build installed on it-which is a lot more stable build.
Seriously, why is this harsh warning not displayed on any Android device? There are even worse bugs: crashing launchers (even Nova, CM or Google Now), sometimes much worse browsing experience, buggy PlayStore downloads, crashing camera, etc. etc. I still don't know anyone who has never had issues like that. And there is even a bigger difference: Microsoft usually fixes its stuff over time. On Android you have to be really lucky - especially if you start using custom roms...
please upload an updated video when Microsoft finally fix EVERYTHING I'll be looking out for it. The phone looks great and the camera too, but I refuse to spend my hard earned money on what you rightly call reference hardware. I've used apple and android and was almost ready to give windows a try until I saw all the downright absurd errors that need fixing ! Cheers and thanks for the honest and clear cut review
After the last software update make it a yeap dude... People complain about the design of Lumia 950 xl. I think it is the most beautiful minimalistic deep black phone I ever had. I still have my loving note 4 & 3 and an iPad mini 2015 retina as well a nexus 7 second generation. But the windows mobile is gorgeous for business people. The best screen after Sony z5 premium, best camera, removable battery, card slot for my 200gb microsd, double sim, super fast charge, wireless charge, usb type c, and the mist fantastic gadget for the 2026: Continuum. OMG! It's nota dream but reality! At last I have left the iOS and android boring platforms! Thank you Microsoft.
I like your reviews Michael, you are very good and normally I agree with almost everything you say. I also love your channel. But, I totally disagree with your review of Lumia 950XL. This phone is awesome! I am in UK and we don't have dual sim card version and it works perfectly well. I don't have any self restarts or problems with software or error messages you showed on this video. It might depend on your location, some apps runs only in USA, and some only in Europe etc. I have never seen any error messages since I've got this phone and it's good 2 weeks already... No problems with MicroSD card ( I use 64GB SanDisk Extreme PRO) , 4K videos are flying on my phone - I love it! Just replace your back cover and you will get a premium feel you are talking about, it's not a rocket science. If someone spent £500 GBP on a phone, to buy a custom made genuine leather cover for another £34 GBP won't be a problem... The screen, camera, quality feel of black leather mozo case make this phone the best on a market! It feels and smells so good !!! The Continuum works with Microsoft Display Adaptor very well, I don't have a Display Dock yet, but I'm already pretty happy about it's performance. Actually, don't use third party Miracast adaptors, but try GENUINE Microsoft one, it's much faster !!! I am very surprised that you are so negative about this model, as it's better and faster than Lumia 950. IRIS scanner works even in complete darkness and I love this feature. Go to the bathroom and test it, it's AMAZING !!! It feels much better in a hand than Lumia 1520, has one hand mode, better camera, better maps, much improved store, new fast browser, great music and video player, most of apps can be replaced by third party apps and they are better than official ones on Android let's say etc. , so what's the problem? I personally think that you demand too much from this phone. It's pretty ready for me, especially after last firmware update from Microsoft. Don't be so critical :)
I had almost convinced myself that my Lumia Icon would eventually be stable enough to be satisfied and just like in this video... as soon as you think you have things figured out and running smooth, BAM. Another bug. It is just allover the place. It needs help fast. I literally almost smashed it into pieces on more than one occasion out of sheer frustration and anger. The frustration stemming from KNOWING the phone could be phenomenal and the anger stemming from the fact that it wasn't. My LG V10 has made me once again, happy.
Are you planning to do another review on Lumia 950XL, after a month where there were some builds (another one comming next week) and firmwares (got one new firmware these days) released? It might have significant improvements
I love my 950XL. I will always use one, despite any issues it may have. And, every phone has its issues. What makes a Windows Phone a Windows Phone is what I love about 'em. OS, live tiles, and awesome looking customization drew me in and no other phone has caught my eye yet.
